US41, HMA overlay, preventive maintenance, from 2.22 MI. N. Of US 30 (main ST.) to 1.42 MI. S. Of I-80/94 (ridge RD.), lake county, R-45137

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $942,102.40 to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on July 23, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to deliver Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay and preventive maintenance services on US Route 41 in Lake County's Laporte District. The project extends from 2.22 miles north of US 30 (Main Street) to 1.42 miles south of I-80/94 (Ridge Road) and is identified as project R-45137 (DES 2301119). This formula grant funding supports INDOT's responsibility for preserving and improving Indiana's highway infrastructure through preventive maintenance activities that extend pavement life and enhance road safety.

As a federally assisted state-administered program, the Highway Planning and Construction program provides formula-based funding to state departments of transportation for highway preservation, construction, and improvement projects. The HMA overlay and preventive maintenance work on US 41 represents a typical eligible activity under this program, addressing highway preservation needs identified through INDOT's transportation planning processes. The awarded amount reflects the project's scope within INDOT's broader portfolio of infrastructure maintenance initiatives across multiple districts throughout Indiana.

Project description

R-45137 - DES 2301119 HMA overlay, preventive maintenance on US41 in lake county laporte district